Pavlina Tcherneva - Bottom Up Fiscal Policy: Direct Employment of the Unemployed

Palena, a professor of economics, discusses her grant on reorienting fiscal policy with a bottom-up approach. She critiques the traditional trickle-down economics and advocates for a direct employment policy. Her long-standing interest in fiscal policy stems from her college years, influenced by Keynesian economics. Palena balances academic research with policy advocacy, aiming to impact both fields. She emphasizes teaching Keynes and Minsky to her students, fostering engagement and understanding of economic theories.

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